Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: In the Ellingham diagram, a sharp change in slope of the line is observed for Mg → MgO at ~ 1120°C
Reason R: There is a large change of entropy associated with the change of state.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer 2

The correct option is(A): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A